Citizens' Police Academy

Goals

The Citizens' Academy assists the Erie Police Department in meeting one of its primary goals, which is to provide assistance and customer service through education, advice, community involvement, and proactive law enforcement operations.

Lessons

The academy was designed to provide a medium for citizens to understand why police do the things they do, encourage citizens to become active in volunteering to help police their own neighborhoods, and to heighten citizen ownership in the Erie Police Department.

Register Today!

The next Citizens' Police Academy will begin on Friday, March 1, 2019. Deadline for applications is February 22, 2019. Complete the Citizens' Academy Application to get started. Please contact 303-926-2800 for more information. Applications can be mailed in, dropped off in person at the police department or Emailed to Erie Police Department Records.

Participation

All civilian participants must complete an application of intent and pass a criminal background check. Applicants will not be allowed to participate unless a release of liability and indemnification agreement has been signed and turned in prior to the start of the academy. Must be 18 to participate. Ages 16-17 may attend with a parent who is also attending.